Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a Bible-based institution for theological and professional studies. It is rooted in the great commission of Jesus to "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" and to "make disciples of all nations...teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you..." (Mark 16:15a; Matthew 28:19-20), which is the primary emphasis of Southwestern's parent body, the General Council of the Assemblies of God.

The purpose of Southwestern Assemblies of God University is to prepare undergraduate and graduate students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross culturally, so as to successfully fill evangelistic, missionary, and church ministry roles, and to provide quality educational and professional Christian service wherever needed throughout the world.